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Upcoming Performances

Gianni Schicchi / Buoso's Ghost
February 29 - March 1
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Wealthy Florentine Buoso Donati has just died but all his greedy relatives can think about is their neglect in his will. The tables turn with the help of the mischievous Gianni Schicchi!

Dance Theatre of Harlem
March 14-15
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Celebrating its golden anniversary, Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Detroit Opera House with a program showcasing 50 years of their commitment to access, opportunity and excellence.

Champion
March 28 - April 5
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Terence Blanchard’s “opera in jazz,” based on the real story of prized fighter Emile Griffith.

Panel Discussion at the Wright Museum

February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Dance Theatre of Harlem at 50: Past, Present, and Future of Equality in Dance. Join MOT and DTH at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Conversation with Terence Blanchard

February 26

Jazz-opera composer Terence Blanchard in conversion with music critic Mark Stryker. Feb 26 in Rosedale Park. Free.

Emile Griffith: The Challenge of a Champion

February 28

At Affirmations in Ferndale. Performance and lecture on LGBTQ themes in "Champion" and queer culture in the 1950s and 1960s.

Visiting Shows

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
February 18 - March 1, 2020
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How to Avoid Scalpers
March 1, 2020
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Marsha Ambrosius
March 7, 2020
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Easter Jazz Spectaular
April 11, 2020

The Last Ship
April 22 - 26, 2020
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News/Blog

A Sequel 78 Years in the Making – A Q&A with Buoso’s Ghost Composer Michael Ching

Puccini's comic opera Gianni Schicchi premiered in 1918. Nearly 80 decades later, composer Michael Ching revisited the story to create its sequel B...

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Reviews: Malandain Ballet Biarritz

Dan – Rochester Hills: If you missed this, YOU MISSED THIS!

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Three Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Weekend with Malandain Ballet Biarritz

Malandain Ballet Biarritz comes to Detroit just in time for Valentine's weekend! The French contemporary ballet company will make its Detroit Opera...

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French Ballet Company Makes Detroit Opera House Debut with Sensual Valentine’s Weekend Program

Hailing from southwestern France, contemporary ballet company Malandain Ballet Biarritz will make its Detroit Opera House debut Feb. 15. The compan...

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